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2026 Opening Days Guide

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August Activity Camp

For Pre-K to Grade 8 students

Monday-Thursday, August 10-13

Find information about the schedule, registration, and payment here

Uniform Sales - All Families

Online at www.tasisuniforms.co.uk or in the Uniform Shop, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Tuesday-Friday, August 4-7

Monday-Friday, August 10-14

Sunday-Tuesday, August 16-18

Welcome Picnic

Sunday, August 16 • 3 - 5 p.m.

Thorpe Place Lawn (South Campus)

Light refreshments will be provided. Families will need to provide their own transport. Students do not need to wear their school uniforms.

• Speak with school representatives regarding busing, sports, and more

• Meet parent volunteers

• Purchase new and used uniforms and TASIS England Spiritwear

• TPA and PIRC sign-ups

• Local vendors

• Please be sure to bring cash or card

First Day of School

Wednesday, August 19

Late start – 9 a.m.

(All students to wear school uniform)

TPA Events

For ALL Parents

Thursday, August 20, 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. “Refreshed and Recharged” Virginia Water Lake Walk. Meet at the Pavilion (GU25 4QF). Paid parking is available.

For NEW Parents

Tuesday, August 25, 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. Transition & Adjustment Seminar in the Refectory, Thorpe Place (next to the Dining Hall).

Please ensure that you complete all required forms listed on Enrollment Information by August 3. NEW FAMILIES: You will receive log-in details for our online Parent Portal a few days before the start of school, at which time you can access documents like the request for barrier key(s) and vehicle permit(s).

Upper School Opening Days

Saturday, August 15

Sunday, August 16

9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

2 - 3 p.m.

3 - 5 p.m.

5:30 p.m.

Monday, August 17

8:50 - 11:30 a.m.

12:50 - 2:30 p.m.

3:40 - 5:10 p.m.

Tuesday, August 18

9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

10:30 - 11:15 a.m.

11:15 a.m. - 12 p.m.

12:50 - 2:30 p.m.

3:40 - 5:10 p.m.

Wednesday, August 19

9 a.m. - 3:20 p.m.

Thursday, August 20

8:30 - 10:30 a.m.

Friday, August 21

Monday, August 24

3:30 - 5:10 p.m.

Tuesday, August 25

8:30 - 10:30 a.m.

Prefects Retreat, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

New boarding student arrival in the Small Gym

New boarding students and parents meet in the Fleming Theatre

Welcome Picnic for All Families

Boarding students return to Boarding Houses; parents depart campus

WIDA English Language placement testing as needed (meet in front of Magna Carta Hall at 8:50 a.m.)

Mathematics and Foreign Language placement testing as needed (meet in front of Magna Carta Hall at 12:50 p.m.)

Fall Season Taster Sports Sessions (Information coming soon)

Returning Boarders Arrive (8 a.m. - 5 p.m.)

ALL Grade 9 and NEW Grade 10-12 day students validate passports and set up laptops in Small Gym (no uniform required)

ALL Grade 9 students meet in the Fleming Theatre

All NEW students in Grades 10-12 meet in the Fleming Theatre

Additional Mathematics and Foreign Language placement testing as needed (meet in front of Magna Carta Hall at 12:50 p.m.)

Fall Season Taster Sports Sessions (Information coming soon)

First Day of School (School uniform to be worn)

Late Start 9 a.m. • Dismissal 3:20 p.m.

Upper School students report to Advisory for orientation

Upper School Photos (Full school uniform required for photos)

School hours 8:15 a.m. - 3:20 p.m. (School uniform to be worn)

Upper School Photos (Full school uniform required for photos)

TPA “Refreshed and Recharged” Virginia Water Lake Walk

School hours 8:15 a.m. - 3:20 p.m. (School uniform to be worn)

Fall Season Taster Sports Sessions

TPA Transition & Adjustment Seminar for all New Parents Refectory, Thorpe Place - light breakfast provided

Opening Week Afternoon Bus Service

Wednesday – all routes one service (3:30 p.m. only)

Thursday – two services (3:30 p.m., 5:20 p.m.) except West London (5:20 p.m. only)

Friday – all routes one service (3:30 p.m. only)

All School Events

August Activity Camp

For Pre-K to Grade 8 students

Monday-Thursday, August 10-13

Find information about the schedule, registration, and payment here

Uniform Sales - All Families

Online at www.tasisuniforms.co.uk or in the Uniform Shop, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Tuesday-Friday, August 4-7

Monday-Friday, August 10-14

Sunday-Tuesday, August 16-18

Welcome Picnic

Sunday, August 16

• 3 - 5 p.m.

Thorpe Place Lawn (South Campus)

Light refreshments will be provided. Families will need to provide their own transport. Students do not need to wear their school uniforms.

• Speak with school representatives regarding busing, sports, and more

• Meet parent volunteers

• Purchase new and used uniforms and TASIS England Spiritwear

• TPA and PIRC sign-ups

• Local vendors

• Please be sure to bring cash or card

First Day of School

Wednesday, August 19

Late start – 9 a.m.

(All students to wear school uniform)

TPA Events

For ALL Parents

Thursday, August 20, 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. “Refreshed and Recharged” Virginia Water Lake Walk. Meet at the Pavilion (GU25 4QF). Paid parking is available.

For NEW Parents

Tuesday August 25, 8:30 - 10:30 a.m.

Transition & Adjustment Seminar in the Refectory, Thorpe Place (next to the Dining Hall).

Reminder to All Families

Please ensure that you complete all required forms listed on Enrollment Information by August 3. NEW FAMILIES: You will receive log-in details for our online Parent Portal a few days before the start of school, at which time you can access documents like the request for barrier key(s) and vehicle permit(s).

Grades 5 to 8 Opening Days

Sunday, August 16

9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

2 - 3 p.m.

3 - 5 p.m.

5:30 p.m.

Monday, August 17

8:35 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Tuesday, August 18

8:30 - 9:30 a.m.

9:30 a.m.

10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Wednesday, August 19

9 a.m. - 3:20 p.m.

Thursday, August 20

8:30 - 10:30 a.m.

Friday, August 21

Monday, August 24

3:30 - 5:10 p.m.

Tuesday, August 25

8:30 - 10:30 a.m.

New boarding student arrival in the Small Gym

New boarding students and parents meet in the Fleming Theatre

Welcome Picnic for All Families

Boarding students return to Boarding Houses; parents say goodbye and depart campus

Grades 5-8 placement testing & WIDA English Language testing

• for all new students

• for returning students by prior arrangement only

New Student Welcome for ALL fifth grade and NEW sixth to eighth grade students and families (No uniform required) (Coffee/tea available for parents in Thorpe House dining room)

All NEW students to bring passports to Small Gym for validation

Meet the PreK-8 Team in the Fleming Theatre

Tour and Advisor/Teacher Meetings in the Grades 5-8 Classrooms

First Day of School (School uniform to be worn)

Late Start 9 a.m. • Dismissal 3:20 p.m.

School hours 8:15 a.m. - 3:20 p.m. (PE uniform to be worn)

TPA “Refreshed and Recharged” Virginia Water Lake Walk

School hours 8:15 a.m. - 3:20 p.m. (School uniform to be worn)

Grades 5-8 Photos (Full school uniform required for photos)

Fall Season Taster Sports Sessions

TPA Transition & Adjustment Seminar for all new parents

Refectory, Thorpe Place - light breakfast provided

Opening Week Afternoon Bus Service

Wednesday – all routes one service (3:30 p.m. only)

Thursday – two services (3:30 p.m., 5:20 p.m.) except West London (5:20 p.m. only)

Friday – all routes one service (3:30 p.m. only)

All School Events

August Activity Camp

For Pre-K to Grade 8 students

Monday-Thursday, August 10-13

Find information about timings, registration, and payment here

Uniform Sales - All Families

Online at www.tasisuniforms.co.uk or in the Uniform Shop, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Tuesday-Friday, August 4-7

Monday-Friday, August 10-14

Sunday-Tuesday, August 16-18

Welcome Picnic

Sunday, August 16

• 3 - 5 p.m.

Thorpe Place Lawn (South Campus)

Light refreshments will be provided. Families will need to provide their own transport. Students do not need to wear their school uniforms.

• Speak with school representatives regarding busing, sports, and more

• Meet parent volunteers

• Purchase new and used uniforms and TASIS England Spiritwear

• TPA and PIRC sign-ups

• Local vendors

• Please be sure to bring cash or card

First Day of School

Wednesday, August 19

Late start – 9 a.m.

(All students to wear school uniform)

TPA Events

For ALL Parents

Thursday, August 20, 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. “Refreshed and Recharged” Virginia Water Lake Walk. Meet at the Pavilion (GU25 4QF). Paid parking is available

For NEW Parents

Tuesday, August 25, 8:30 - 10:30 a.m.

Transition & Adjustment Seminar in the Refectory, Thorpe Place (next to the Dining Hall).

Reminder to All Families

Please ensure that you complete all required forms listed on Enrollment Information by August 3. NEW FAMILIES: You will receive log-in details for our online Parent Portal a few days before the start of school, at which time you can access documents like the request for barrier key(s) and vehicle permit(s).

Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 4 Opening Days

Sunday, August 16

3 - 5 p.m.

Tuesday, August 18

8:30 - 9:30 a.m.

9:30 a.m.

10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Wednesday, August 19

9 a.m.

Thursday, August 20

8:30 - 10:30 a.m.

Friday, August 21

Tuesday, August 25

8:30 - 10:30 a.m.

Welcome Picnic for All Families

Welcome Reception for ALL parents and students in Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 4

No uniform required

(Coffee/tea available for parents in Thorpe House dining room)

All NEW students to bring passports to Small Gym for validation

Meet the PreK-8 Team in the Fleming Theatre

Meet the Classroom Teachers, PreK-4 Scavenger Hunt

First Day of School (School uniform to be worn)

Late Start 9 a.m. • Dismissal 3:20 p.m.

School hours 8:15 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. (School uniform to be worn)

TPA “Refreshed and Recharged” Virginia Water Lake Walk

School hours 8:15 a.m. - 3:20 p.m. (School uniform to be worn)

PreK-4 photos (Full school uniform required for photos. Students with PE should bring PE uniforms to change into after photos.)

TPA Transition & Adjustment Seminar for all new parents

Refectory, Thorpe Place - light breakfast provided

Opening Week Afternoon Bus Service

Wednesday – all routes one service (3:30 p.m. only)

Thursday – two services (3:30 p.m., 5:20 p.m.) except West London (5:20 p.m. only)

Friday – all routes one service (3:30 p.m. only)

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